How sliding gate rolling gear affects safety
Publication Year
2015
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Examines safety factors for different types of sliding gates, highlighting the need for correct design and installation to ensure safety and reliability. Looks at cantilever tail length and foundations, carriage design and set up, odd carriage wheel count, drive rack to pinion clearance and nose wheels on cantilever gates.
Document History
DHF 1086:01/15.
Publisher Information
Door and Hardware Federation
The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) was created from a merger of the Association of Builders' Hardware Manufacturers (ABHM) and the Door and Shutter Manufacturers' Association (DSMA) as a not-for-profit trade association for companies associated with locks and building hardware, doorsets, industrial doors and shutters, domestic garage doors and automated gates. They provide technical advice, training, knowledge and practical help.
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